Host! I told you to do a task! I didn't tell you to bbb.

When Li Xin saw the scene clearly, his Adam's apple bobbed almost imperceptibly.

He then let out a sneer that was hard to decipher, and lightly kicked Lin Yang's buttocks again.

It wasn't very forceful, but it was extremely insulting.

"Is that all you've got? A grown man like you, instead of training and on duty, you're just sitting here watching animals in heat? Should we award you a 'Doomsday Animal Observer' medal?"

Lin Yang was kicked forward and fell, but he wasn't angry. He just chuckled and scratched the back of his head as he got up.

There was even a hint of excitement on his face, like he was showing off a treasure.

"Captain Li, you just don't understand! Let me tell you, in this apocalypse, even dogs have evolved their 'technology'!"

"Look at that male, the angle, the strength... wow, amazing! You won't believe me, see for yourself, it's truly eye-opening!"

Li Xin originally just wanted to tease him a bit, but Lin Yang said it so seriously.

Coupled with the inexplicable restlessness and boredom in my heart, I was actually aroused by a bit of frivolous curiosity.

He pursed his lips, then squatted down, taking the spot Lin Yang had given up, and his gaze fell on the two tireless stray dogs.

"Yo ho!"

After watching for a few seconds, Li Xin couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and let out a slightly surprised sound.

"This bastard... he knows this trick? He's got some skills."

He forgot to keep tossing the apple in his hand, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing the rough surface of the peel.

"Isn't that amazing! I knew it!"

Lin Yang immediately became smug, as if he had discovered some remarkable academic achievement.

Two grown men squatted in the corner with a subtle (or even lewd) expression, commenting on the two mating dogs.

If someone else saw this, they'd probably laugh for three days straight.

"Tsk, I didn't expect the beasts in this apocalypse to be so resourceful!"

His gaze swept over the male dog that had climbed onto him.

Suddenly, she recalled Qin Zheng's seemingly calm but actually possessive appearance, and a hint of sour mockery flashed in her eyes.

"Like some people, they look like a block of wood, honest and simple, but who knows that deep down they are... wild and unruly, and they may have even more tricks up their sleeves."

Qin Zheng? Wild? Fancy?

This association surprised even Li Xin himself.

Then he stared at the male dog that seemed tireless and constantly trying to "perform" in different ways.

A thought that infuriated him suddenly popped into his mind.

Damn it! That bastard Qin Zheng! Could he have sneaked back while I was away and was playing tricks on Yun Shu?!

The thought that Liu Yunshu might be being "served" in various ways by Qin Zheng was unbearable.

The resentment of being "outdone" in Li Xin's heart suddenly turned into a raging fire!

"Hold!"

Li Xin cursed under his breath and suddenly stood up, the movement kicking up a cloud of dust.

As if venting his anger, he kicked a fist-sized piece of gravel away.

The stone struck the tin wall in the distance with a loud "bang".

Lin Yang was startled by his sudden outburst of rage and shrank back.

He then stood up blankly and asked cautiously:

"Li, Captain Li? What's wrong? Did you step on a dog's tail?"

"Nothing! Go look after your dog!"

Li Xin snapped at him irritably, but the more she thought about it, the more she realized that her guess made sense. No wonder she couldn't find two people for so long!

Ignoring Lin Yang's reaction, he turned and strode towards the row of prefab houses where Qin Zheng lived.

His footsteps were hurried and heavy, thumping loudly on the ground, as if he wanted to leave a dent in the ground with every step.

The absurd yet intense associations that arose in my mind because of the male dog's "feats" were now magnified infinitely.

Considering Qin Zheng's usual "official wife" demeanor and his secretive nature...

No wonder! No wonder I haven't seen him all this time! Turns out he was sneaking around eating alone behind my back! How despicable!

The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became, and he walked faster and faster until he almost started jogging.

Several team members greeted him along the way, but he only nodded absentmindedly and perfunctorily.

He didn't even glance at the other person, radiating a low-pressure aura that said, "Don't mess with me."

No way! I can't let Qin Mutou get all the benefits! I have to go too! I absolutely have to go!

Li Xin stormed to Qin Zheng's temporary residence in a fit of rage.

I had just walked into that relatively quiet passage.

From afar, Qin Zheng could be seen walking out of his room, seemingly about to leave.

Qin Zheng casually draped his combat jacket over his arm.

The neckline was slightly open, revealing a section of smooth collarbone and a strong chest.

His hair was a little wet, as if he had just rinsed it briefly, and the ends of his hair were still damp.

What's most striking is his usually cold and expressionless face.

Even now, a trace of lingering languor and satisfaction, a feeling that hasn't completely faded after lovemaking, remains.

There was even a very faint smile at the corner of his mouth, a smile that came from the satisfaction of his possessiveness.

It's absolutely an eyesore!

That appearance was practically a silent declaration:

I just did something really enjoyable, and it was all my own doing.

The two met face to face in the middle of the passage.

Qin Zheng paused slightly, his gaze falling on Li Xin, whose breathing was clearly unsteady and whose expression was unfriendly.

His brow furrowed almost imperceptibly for a moment, then he regained his composure.

He spoke, his voice lower and hoarser than usual.

It carried a languid quality, like something that had just been soothed, and just listening to it ignited a fire in Li Xin's heart:

"What's up?"

The brief question conveyed a sense of distance, as if to say, "Don't bother me unless it's important."

"Can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong?"

Li Xin twitched the corners of his mouth and replied with a forced smile.

His gaze swept over Qin Zheng like a searchlight, lingering for a moment, especially at his slightly open collar.

There, near the nape of her neck, were several fresh, shallow scratches and... an ambiguous hickey!

Li Xin's eye twitched violently, and the sour anger in her heart suddenly flared up to the top of her head.

He suppressed the urge to pry the mark off, and asked casually, his voice slightly strained:

"Where's Yun Shu? Why isn't she with you?"

Qin Zheng seemed to notice his gaze, and subtly raised his hand to adjust his open collar.

They covered up those unsightly marks even more thoroughly.

To Li Xin, this subtle gesture was nothing short of a blatant attempt to show off!

Qin Zheng's eyes darkened, his tone remaining calm and even, yet carrying a hint of smugness:

"She's inside. Resting. Tired."

He deliberately emphasized the last three words, speaking them slowly and clearly.

"Tired?"

Li Xin's eyes darted around quickly, and his face immediately broke into his usual charming yet slightly sly smile.

It was as if the clenching of teeth just now was an illusion.

"It's good to be tired! I'm best at being tired!"

He deliberately puffed out his chest and spoke in an exaggerated tone.

"I'm a massage therapist with top-notch skills, specializing in treating all kinds of 'overwork'!"

"Yun Shu is so tired, she needs someone like me who knows how to take care of her. I'll go in and 'take care' of her."

"Let's loosen up her muscles and bones, and help her regain her energy~"

As he spoke, without waiting for Qin Zheng's reaction, he changed his stance and was about to bypass Qin Zheng and rush into the tightly closed door behind him.

Her steps were light and quick, carrying an eagerness as if she were afraid of missing the opportunity to "serve" him if she was even a step too late.

Qin Zheng frowned slightly as he watched the man's eager and clearly ill-intentioned back.

She didn't actually stop him, but just as his hand was about to touch the doorknob, she added a few words in a calm, emotionless tone:

"Be mindful of your limits. Don't go too far."

Li Xin paused, turned around, and raised an eyebrow at Qin Zheng.

Her peach blossom eyes gleamed with undisguised cunning and provocation, her tone light and almost irritating:

"Don't worry, Captain Qin, I know what I'm doing."

"I'm not like some 'blockheads' who only know how to act recklessly. I know what it means to cherish women and what it means to provide 'appropriate service'."

"I guarantee Yunshu will feel comfortable and refreshed, all her fatigue gone~"

He emphasized the word "comfortable" and then, without further delay, eagerly pushed open the door and entered.

"Squeak—"

The door was pushed open and then quickly closed.

The light inside was dimmer than outside, with heavy curtains blocking out most of the natural light.

Only a few faint rays of the setting sun peeked through the gaps.

An extremely ambiguous atmosphere lingered in the air.

The smell isn't unpleasant; rather, it's like the strongest aphrodisiac.

It instantly entered Li Xin's nasal cavity, causing his heart to skip a beat, and then begin to beat even more wildly.

Liu Yunshu was leaning against the headboard of a simple cot, with a thin blanket casually draped over her, barely covering her chest.

Her jet-black, smooth hair was scattered messily on her fair shoulders and the pillow.

Her cheeks still had a lingering, alluring blush.

Her eyelashes drooped, trembling gently with her breath, and her brows revealed a languidness and a faint weariness after a satisfying meal.

Anyone who saw her like this would know that she had just gone through some kind of "intense exercise".

Hearing the door open, she raised her eyelids slightly, a hint of post-coital haze still lingering in her amber eyes.

Upon recognizing Li Xin, she raised an eyebrow slightly, her voice hoarse as if she had just woken up, tinged with a hint of confusion:

"Li Xin? What are you doing here?"

"I heard our team leader Liu is exhausted,"

Li Xin closed the door behind her, strode to the bedside, and sat down on the edge of the bed without any hesitation.

"I came here specifically to give you a shoulder massage. I guarantee the technique will be professional, much more comfortable than Qin Mutou's rough hands."

Liu Yunshu looked at him, a helpless smile flashing across her eyes.

But she didn't refuse; she simply adjusted her posture slightly to make herself more comfortable.

"You certainly know how to time things."

"That's right, to serve Captain Liu, you have to time things perfectly."

Li Xin smiled, her eyes crinkling, and placed her fingertips on her shoulder, kneading it with just the right amount of pressure.

His fingers were long and nimble, displaying the skill honed through years of practicing his ability to manipulate air currents.

Gently pressing along the acupoints on the shoulders and neck was indeed much more delicate than Qin Zheng's somewhat clumsy caresses.